Witness Watches Suspects Steal Catalytic Converters: Blotter

Royal Oak police are investigating a rash of thefts of catalytic converters from parked vehicles.

Two suspects were seen in the act by a witness, who told police two people stole a catalytic converter from a 1998 Mercury minivan in the 600 block of East Hudson at 6:10 a.m. on Oct. 3.

They had arrived at the location in a silver sedan of unknown make and model. The suspects re described as a black female who wore her hair in a bun and a black male.

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Police think the two are involved in similar catalytic thefts the same morning.

Also that day, a catalytic converter was stolen from a 2003 Chevy Cavalier parked in the 700 block of South Blair, and another citizen reported a similar theft from a 1997 Chevy Venture parked in an apartment complex parking lot in the 1200 block of East Lincoln.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police department’s Criminal Investigations Division at (248) 246-3456.

Also on the blotter:

Breaking and Entering

3300 block of Greenfield, 9-29-15 – 10-2-15, 12:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect entered her apartment and stole a coin collection. There were no signs of forced entry. 15-37206

Larceny from Automobile

1200 block of E. Lincoln, 10-3-15, 12:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Complainant reported he parked his 1997 Chevy Venture in an apartment complex parking lot. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had stolen the catalytic converter. 15-37301

595 E. Thirteen Mile (Fitness 19), 10-4-15, 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Complainant reported he parked his vehicle in the business parking lot. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had broken out his passenger window and stole his wallet and cell phone from the center console. 15-37501

W. Thirteen Mile and Marais (Starr Jaycee Park), 10-7-15, 6:40 p.m. – 7:07 p.m.: Complainant reported she parked her vehicle in the park parking area. When she returned she discovered an unknown suspect had broken out the driver side window and stole her purse. 15-37829

500 block of E. Thirteen Mile (Oakridge Elementary School), 10-7-15, 6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Officers responded to investigate a report of larceny from three (3) vehicles parked in the parking area of the school. All three (3) owners reported an unknown suspect had broken out a side window. Two (2) of the victim’s reported their purses were stolen. Nothing was taken from the third vehicle. A witness observed a suspect run northbound across Thirteen Mile and lost sight of him. The suspect was described as an unknown male approximately 5’7” tall. 15-37827

Malicious Destruction of Property

4700 block of Olivia, 10-3-15, 12:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.: Complainant reported she parked her car in front of a residence on Olivia. When she returned she discovered an unknown suspect had thrown a brick through the rear windshield. 15-37292

2100 W. Twelve Mile (Shrine of the Little Flower Church), 10-3-15, 11:30 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect damaged a pro-life sign posted in front of the church. 15-37310 Additional Incidents and Information

Arrests

One (1) Felony Warrant

Five (5) Misdemeanor Warrant

One (1) Assault and Battery

Four (4) Parole Violation

Seven (7) Driving While License Suspended

Two (2) Driving While License Suspended & Misdemeanor Warrant

One (1) Driving While License Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, & Misdemeanor Warrants

One (1) Driving While License Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, Felony Warrant, & Possession of a Fraudulent Driver’s License

One (1) Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia, & Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic

One (1) Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia Five (5) Operating While Intoxicated Two (2) Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense

One (1) Operating While Intoxicated & Possession of a Fraudulent Driver’s License

One (1) Operating While Intoxicated, Driving While License Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, & Misdemeanor Warrant

Two (2) Disorderly Conduct

One (1) Urinating in Public

One (1) Public Intoxication

Total Arrests: 37